Opinion
As Fianna Fail and Fine Gael try continue to try woo enough independent TDs in an effort to put forward some sort of 'stable' Government offering, it looks increasingly likely that the next Minister for Agriculture could be an independent politician.
Agri-Business
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney looks set to be elected in Cork South Central in the General Election
With polling day this Friday, February 26, several General Election candidates have released campaign videos to promote themselves.
Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney is set to hold his seat in Cork South Central, according to a latest poll.
ICOS believes the next Government needs to adopt a strategy to ensure that free trade between Britain and Ireland is unaltered by any political change.
Beef
Fianna Fáil has committed to introducing 'island of Ireland' suckler beef label if voted into government.
At a meeting last Monday with FF’s Michael Martin, ICMSA President John Comer was again critical of the lack of focus and expertise being displayed by all parties in their policies on farming and rural development.
Environment
New legislation to allow an extension to hedgecutting and burning periods on a pilot basis has yet to be passed into Irish law.
Fianna Fail Leader Michael Martin, addressed the IFA's National Council in Dublin today ahead of this month's General Election.
ICMSA insists that farmer vote cannot 'be taken for granted' and says systemic problems in farming and rural decline must be confronted.
With the upcoming election to take place on February 26, Simon Coveney's second term as Minister for Agriculture and Food draws to a close.
The IFA has set out its key demands of political parties and Dail candidates for the 2016 General Election.
